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Vietnam: New Conformity Declaration Framework Issued

Home / Vietnam’s Ministry of Science and Technology (BKHCN) has issued Circular No. 14/2026/TT-BKHCN, establishing updated regulations on the declaration of conformity with standards, the declaration of compliance with technical regulations, and the methods for assessing conformity with both. Issued on April 9, 2026 and effective May 25, 2026, the Circular replaces the previous framework…

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Eswatini: 2026 Fixed Terrestrial Services Band Plan Published

Home / The Eswatini Communications Commission (ESCCOM) has published General Notice No. 3/2026, introducing the Fixed Terrestrial Services Band Plan 2026. This updated plan replaces the 2022 edition and establishes a mandatory national framework governing the use of terrestrial fixed service frequency bands in Eswatini. The revision incorporates outcomes from the World Radiocommunication Conference 2023…

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Eswatini: Type Approval Enforced at Ports of Entry

Home / The Eswatini Communications Commission (ESCCOM) has issued General Notice No. 4/2026, announcing the enforcement of mandatory Type Approval Certificates for all electronic communications equipment imported or used in Eswatini, effective Monday, 13 April 2026. The move reinforces the Electronic Communications (Importation, Type Approval and Distribution of Communications Equipment) Regulation, 2016, and marks a…

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Hong Kong: Table of Frequency Allocations Updated

Home / The Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA) of Hong Kong has published the April 2026 edition of the Hong Kong Table of Frequency Allocations. This comprehensive handbook provides the framework for frequency allocations in accordance with Region 3 allocations under the Radio Regulations. The updated publication serves as a critical reference for spectrum…

Global Changes to Certification Periods, Technical Standards, and Spectrum Policy for 2026

Certification Scope, Process Overhauls, and Labeling Updates Not all regulatory changes demand the same response. Some extend the window for compliance, while others compress it. Some introduce entirely new categories of technical obligation. What they share is a direct impact on how manufacturers plan certifications, structure test programs, and manage the ongoing validity of their…